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Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs California for RNs

Top MS Travel Nurse Jobs in California for Registered Nurse

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top MS travel nurse jobs in California. We currently offer 26 of the best available MS nurse travel jobs in the state. We also have 4 exclusive, high-paying Medical Surgical travel nurse jobs you won’t find anywhere else. California MS travel jobs are currently available in cities like Arcata, Palo Alto, King City, Modesto and Redwood City. We have new jobs updating daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack. At AMN Healthcare, we’ve made it easy for you to compare California MS nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

The average wage for an Medical Surgical travel nurse in California as of Feb 1, 2025 was $2,055 weekly. Currently, you can find MS jobs in California with a salary range between $1,872 to $2,383 per week. The city with the highest paying MS job in California currently is Hanford with a position for a Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical at $2,151 per week.

There are many incredible hospital facilities in California to find MS travel nursing work in. Bakersfield Memorial Hospital in Bakersfield, Doctors Medical Center of Modesto in Modesto, Adventist Health Hanford in Hanford, Adventist Health St. Helena in Deer Park and MAD RIVER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL in Arcata all have MS departments that may have jobs available.

If you have a specific start date in mind, we have a variety of options for MS travel jobs in California. The earliest start date in California is Mar 25, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical role at $2,241 per week. The latest start date for an job in California is Apr 28, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical role at $2,268 per week. You can also find the best time for you by sorting on “start date” in the list below.

There are a variety of contract lengths available for a Medical Surgical travel nurse job in California including 8 weeks, 13 weeks and 26 weeks.

California is a popular place to work for MS travel nurses, with great things to do, people to meet and places to see! You can learn more about travel nursing benefits here.

Top Cities in California with Travel Medical Surgical Jobs

AMN Healthcare currently has 26 Medical Surgical jobs in California and 688 Medical Surgical jobs nationwide. Be sure to check back daily for updates, or if you’re not finding what you’re looking for immediately, sign up for the AMN Passport App and we’ll connect you directly with a recruiter that can help expedite the process of finding your perfect opportunity.

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Highest Paying Jobs in Hanford, CA

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Medical Surgical positions available in Hanford.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Hanford, California – 93230
  • 12 D,
  • April 7, 2025
  • 13
$1,952 to $2,151
Weekly Pay*
This unit provides general acute care for a mix of both medical and surgical patients. Adventist Health Hanford, is one of four medical centers that forms Adventist Health in the Central Valley. This medical center serves the communities of Kings County. It provides the following care services: cancer, diabetes, emergency, cardiac catheterization lab, stroke, inpatient and outpatient surgery, orthopedics, and birthing services which includes a neonatal intensive care unit in partnership with Valley Children’s Hospital. Adventist Health Hanford serves the community with 600 physicians, 3,300 associates, and 16 medical residents. Job Summary: Delivers coordinated nursing care for a patient or an assigned group of patients according to established standards of care and the nursing process. Supervises and directs the activities of various levels of assigned nursing staff, and coordinates care with other disciplines while utilizing critical thinking, professional and supervisory discretion, and independent judgment. Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN): Preferred Acute care facility experience: Preferred Licenses/Certifications: Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice: Required Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required Essential Functions: Collects relevant data pertinent to the patient?s health or situation. Analyzes the assessment data in determining diagnosis and care issues. Develops a plan that prescribes interventions to attain outcomes. Implements the plan, coordinates care delivery, and employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment. Evaluates progress toward attaining outcomes. Identifies outcomes for the patient or the patient?s situation. Collaborates with the team of patient, family, and healthcare providers in providing patient care in a safe, healing, humane, and caring environment. Provides learning opportunities for patients/family members and team members. Directly provides health information to patients, families, and treatment team. Participates in discharge planning in order to provide continuity of care. Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties of healthcare team members. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Hanford, California – 93230
  • 12 D,
  • April 7, 2025
  • 12
$1,952 to $2,151
Weekly Pay*
This unit provides general acute care for a mix of both medical and surgical patients. Adventist Health Hanford, is one of four medical centers that forms Adventist Health in the Central Valley. This medical center serves the communities of Kings County. It provides the following care services: cancer, diabetes, emergency, cardiac catheterization lab, stroke, inpatient and outpatient surgery, orthopedics, and birthing services which includes a neonatal intensive care unit in partnership with Valley Children’s Hospital. Adventist Health Hanford serves the community with 600 physicians, 3,300 associates, and 16 medical residents. Job Summary: Delivers coordinated nursing care for a patient or an assigned group of patients according to established standards of care and the nursing process. Supervises and directs the activities of various levels of assigned nursing staff, and coordinates care with other disciplines while utilizing critical thinking, professional and supervisory discretion, and independent judgment. Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN): Preferred Acute care facility experience: Preferred Licenses/Certifications: Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice: Required Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required Essential Functions: Collects relevant data pertinent to the patient?s health or situation. Analyzes the assessment data in determining diagnosis and care issues. Develops a plan that prescribes interventions to attain outcomes. Implements the plan, coordinates care delivery, and employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment. Evaluates progress toward attaining outcomes. Identifies outcomes for the patient or the patient?s situation. Collaborates with the team of patient, family, and healthcare providers in providing patient care in a safe, healing, humane, and caring environment. Provides learning opportunities for patients/family members and team members. Directly provides health information to patients, families, and treatment team. Participates in discharge planning in order to provide continuity of care. Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties of healthcare team members. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Hanford, California – 93230
  • 12 D,
  • April 7, 2025
  • 8
$1,952 to $2,151
Weekly Pay*
This unit provides general acute care for a mix of both medical and surgical patients. This department’s patient population should be no greater that 65% medical or 65% surgical. If your unit is an acute-care unit but does not fit this specific description, please contact FP&A to discuss other options. Site requires 2 full years of experience. Located in a tight-knit community in Kings County, Adventist Health Hanford has been serving the Central Valley since 1965. We are comprised of a 173-bed hospital and many outpatient clinics with primary and specialty care services. Hanford residents are proud of their city’s historic charm and family-friendly atmosphere. Within an hour’s travel time, Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks can be enjoyed.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Hanford, California – 93230
  • 12 D,
  • April 7, 2025
  • 26
$1,952 to $2,151
Weekly Pay*
This unit provides general acute care for a mix of both medical and surgical patients. Adventist Health Hanford, is one of four medical centers that forms Adventist Health in the Central Valley. This medical center serves the communities of Kings County. It provides the following care services: cancer, diabetes, emergency, cardiac catheterization lab, stroke, inpatient and outpatient surgery, orthopedics, and birthing services which includes a neonatal intensive care unit in partnership with Valley Children’s Hospital. Adventist Health Hanford serves the community with 600 physicians, 3,300 associates, and 16 medical residents. Job Summary: Delivers coordinated nursing care for a patient or an assigned group of patients according to established standards of care and the nursing process. Supervises and directs the activities of various levels of assigned nursing staff, and coordinates care with other disciplines while utilizing critical thinking, professional and supervisory discretion, and independent judgment. Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN): Preferred Acute care facility experience: Preferred Licenses/Certifications: Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice: Required Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required Essential Functions: Collects relevant data pertinent to the patient?s health or situation. Analyzes the assessment data in determining diagnosis and care issues. Develops a plan that prescribes interventions to attain outcomes. Implements the plan, coordinates care delivery, and employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment. Evaluates progress toward attaining outcomes. Identifies outcomes for the patient or the patient?s situation. Collaborates with the team of patient, family, and healthcare providers in providing patient care in a safe, healing, humane, and caring environment. Provides learning opportunities for patients/family members and team members. Directly provides health information to patients, families, and treatment team. Participates in discharge planning in order to provide continuity of care. Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties of healthcare team members. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Hanford, California – 93230
  • 12 D,
  • April 7, 2025
  • 13
$1,952 to $2,151
Weekly Pay*
This unit provides general acute care for a mix of both medical and surgical patients. Adventist Health Hanford, is one of four medical centers that forms Adventist Health in the Central Valley. This medical center serves the communities of Kings County. It provides the following care services: cancer, diabetes, emergency, cardiac catheterization lab, stroke, inpatient and outpatient surgery, orthopedics, and birthing services which includes a neonatal intensive care unit in partnership with Valley Children’s Hospital. Adventist Health Hanford serves the community with 600 physicians, 3,300 associates, and 16 medical residents. Job Summary: Delivers coordinated nursing care for a patient or an assigned group of patients according to established standards of care and the nursing process. Supervises and directs the activities of various levels of assigned nursing staff, and coordinates care with other disciplines while utilizing critical thinking, professional and supervisory discretion, and independent judgment. Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN): Preferred Acute care facility experience: Preferred Licenses/Certifications: Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice: Required Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required Essential Functions: Collects relevant data pertinent to the patient?s health or situation. Analyzes the assessment data in determining diagnosis and care issues. Develops a plan that prescribes interventions to attain outcomes. Implements the plan, coordinates care delivery, and employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment. Evaluates progress toward attaining outcomes. Identifies outcomes for the patient or the patient?s situation. Collaborates with the team of patient, family, and healthcare providers in providing patient care in a safe, healing, humane, and caring environment. Provides learning opportunities for patients/family members and team members. Directly provides health information to patients, families, and treatment team. Participates in discharge planning in order to provide continuity of care. Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties of healthcare team members. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
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Highest Paying Jobs in Modesto, CA

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Medical Surgical positions available in Modesto.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Modesto, California – 95350
  • 12 N,
  • April 22, 2025
  • 13
$2,034 to $2,241
Weekly Pay*
Common Diagnosis/Treatment: Top 10 Diagnosis/Procedures: pneumonia, CHF, COPD, Sepsis, CVA, Renal Failure, GI Bleed, Diabetic Issues, Electrolyte Imbalances # of Beds: 43 Nurse to Patient Ratio: typically, 5 to 1 Charting: Meditech Scrub Color: Navy Blue Areas of Float Support: Yes, as needed through the house Special Procedures: CAPD Common Equiment: IV pumps, Computers, Interpreter Ipads, bedside commodes, Patient lifts, etc.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Modesto, California – 95350
  • 12 D,
  • April 22, 2025
  • 13
$2,034 to $2,241
Weekly Pay*
Tenet has implemented a new rule- clinicians can only work two contracts (1000 hours) in one market Common Diagnosis/Treatment: General surgery, Orthopedic patients, trauma & medsurgical patients # of Beds: 43 Nurse to Patient Ratio: 5:1 Charting: Cerner Scrub Color: navy blue preferred Areas of Float Support: within scope Special Procedures: n/a
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Modesto, California – 95350
  • 12 D,
  • March 25, 2025
  • 13
$2,034 to $2,241
Weekly Pay*
Common Diagnosis/Treatment: Top 10 Diagnosis/Procedures: pneumonia, CHF, COPD, Sepsis, CVA, Renal Failure, GI Bleed, Diabetic Issues, Electrolyte Imbalances # of Beds: 43 Nurse to Patient Ratio: typically, 5 to 1 Charting: Meditech Scrub Color: Navy Blue Areas of Float Support: Yes, as needed through the house Special Procedures: CAPD Common Equiment: IV pumps, Computers, Interpreter Ipads, bedside commodes, Patient lifts, etc.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Modesto, California – 95350
  • 12 N,
  • April 22, 2025
  • 8
$1,910 to $2,105
Weekly Pay*
Top 10 Diagnosis/Procedures: medical/respiratory unit- daibetes, renal, some post op patients, step down ventilator dependent patients (but ravelers do not care for this population). Doctors Medical Center (DMC), located in Modesto, California, is the largest full-care hospital between Sacramento and Fresno and from the Sierras to the San Francisco Bay Area with a 394-bed general acute care capacity and a 67-bed inpatient psychiatric capacity. DMC is one of the largest employers in Stanislaus County with 2,600 plus employees and over 150 volunteers. Over 25,000 patients are admitted annually and more than 106,000 patients are treated in the emergency department each year. Doctors Medical Center is part of Tenet Healthcare Corporation, which is one of the nation’s largest providers of health care services. DMC is fully accredited by the Joint Commission and licensed by the State of California Department of Health Services (General Acute Care Hospital and Clinical Laboratory).
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Highest Paying Jobs in Tulare, CA

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Medical Surgical positions available in Tulare.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Tulare, California – 93274
  • 12 D,
  • April 7, 2025
  • 6
$1,881 to $2,073
Weekly Pay*
This unit provides general acute care for a mix of both medical and surgical patients. This department’s patient population should be no greater that 65% medical or 65% surgical. If your unit is an acute-care unit but does not fit this specific description, please contact FP&A to discuss other options.
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Highest Paying Jobs in King City, CA

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Medical Surgical positions available in King City.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • King City, California – 93930
  • 12 N,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$2,058 to $2,268
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Highest Paying Jobs in Palo Alto, CA

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Medical Surgical positions available in Palo Alto.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Palo Alto, California – 94304
  • 10 D,
  • April 7, 2025
  • 13
$2,123 to $2,340
Weekly Pay*
Nurse will possess a strong foundation in wound management, pressure ulcer staging and demonstrate a commitment to impoving patient outcomes through evidenced- based practice. Able to conduct thorough evaluations of patients with chronic wounds, pressure injury prevention and treatment MUST have wound care certification
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Statistics on MS Jobs in California

Review helpful statistics about MS traveling nurse jobs in California. The data is based on the last three complete months of MS job postings in the state of California. It is regularly updated, so you can find the most recent Medical Surgical job salary trends, the types of shifts and contract durations most commonly available in California for travel nursing jobs.

Salary Range

Salary Trends

Jobs by Facility types

Frequently Asked Questions about Travel Medical Surgical Jobs in California

How much does an Medical Surgical travel nurse make on average in California?

An MS nurse in California can make an average of $2,105 per week.

How much does a night shift MS travel nurse make on average in California?

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Medical Surgical nurse in California can make an average of $2,103 per week based on recent job availability.

How much does a day shift MS travel nurse make on average in California?

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Medical Surgical nurse in California can make an average of $2,079 per week based on recent job availability. Learn more about Travel Nursing Salaries.

How many travel Medical Surgical jobs are available in California?

There are currently 26 Medical Surgical travel nursing jobs available in California. We also get new jobs daily, so be sure to apply now and a recruiter will help you find the perfect fit as jobs become available.

What healthcare facilities have RN Medical Surgical staff in California?

  • Kaiser Permanente – Lancaster Medical Office Building in Lancaster
  • Kaiser Permanente Point West Medical Offices in Sacramento
  • Burre Dental Center in Eureka
  • Redwood Pediatrics in Fortuna
  • Tehama County Health Services Agency in Red Bluff

What types of shifts are most common for MS travel nursing jobs in California?

Based on the last 6 months of data, 12 Hour Night shifts were the most common shifts in California cities.

What is the most common contract duration for MS travel jobs in California?

Based on recent months, the most common contract for a Medical Surgical travel job in California is 13.

Locating MS Travel Nursing Jobs in California

In California, cities like Arcata, Bakersfield, Hanford, Modesto, and Redwood City have travel MS nursing jobs and traveling nurse housing available. It’s a great state to work in, hosting facilities like Kaiser Permanente – Lancaster Medical Office Building, Kaiser Permanente Point West Medical Offices, Burre Dental Center, Redwood Pediatrics and Tehama County Health Services Agency, all with nurse specialties and Medical Surgical staff.

Healthcare Facilities in California that offer Medical Surgical Jobs

These are just examples of some of the healthcare facilities in and around the California area that have historically offered jobs for Medical Surgical professionals.
Stanford Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 10 D, 10 E, 10 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 27, 13, 17, 21, 18, 10, 25, 28, 11, 26, and 8
Address
500 Pasteur Dr
Palo Alto, CA 94304
Nearby Neighborhoods
Southgate (94302), College Terrace (94305), Professorville (94302), Evergreen Park (94305), Mayfield (94306)
San Antonio Regional Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, 32, 3, 10, 7, 11, 8, 29, and 65
Address
999 San Bernardino Road
Upland, CA 91786
Nearby Neighborhoods
Los Olivos (91785)
Kaiser – Santa Clara Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 10 D, 10 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13
Address
700 Lawrence Expressway
Santa Clara, CA 95051
Nearby Neighborhoods
Roundup Trailer Lodge (95054), Garden Court Mobile Home Village (95054), Santa Clara Trailer Village (95054)
Adventist Health Glendale
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 52, 13, 16, 24, 10, 14, 11, 8, and 26
Address
1509 Wilson Terrace
Glendale, CA 91206
Nearby Neighborhoods
Adams Square (91205), North Glendale (91202), Sepulveda (91201), Sparr Heights (91208), Verdugo City (91046)
Adventist Health Lodi Memorial
Shifts
8 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 52, 13, 17, 18, 25, 4, 26, and 8
Address
975 SOUTH FAIRMONT AVE.
Lodi, CA 95240
Nearby Neighborhoods
LodiLakeWeather (95258), Pearson (95240), Lodi Junction (95240), East Side (95240), Pope (95240)
Adventist Health Hanford
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 10 E, 10 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 9, 16, 13, 7, 14, 26, and 8
Address
115 MALL DRIVE
Hanford, CA 93230
Nearby Neighborhoods
Fort Roosevelt (93232), Bel Air Mobile Home Park (93232), Tara Mobile Estates (93230), Pitco (93230), Sierra Vista Mobile Estates (93230)
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
19, 16, 13, 18, and 28
Address
420 34th Street
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Nearby Neighborhoods
Kern (93305), East Bakersfield (93305), Kayandee (93307), Landco (93302), Kern City (93309)
El Camino Hospital Mountain View
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 10 D, 10 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 and 8
Departments
Ambulatory OR Cath Lab Dialysis Emergency Room Infection Control Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Oncology Operating Room Operating Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Psychiatric Telemetry Wound/Ostomy/Continence
Address
2500 GRANT RD.
Mountain View, CA 94040
Nearby Neighborhoods
Waverly Park (94024), Cuesta Park (94035), Blossom Valley (94040), Cuernavaca (94088), Sylvan Park (94041)
Saint Agnes Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 10 E, 10 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 9, 13, 6, and 8
Address
1303 East Herndon Avenue
Fresno, CA 93720
Nearby Neighborhoods
Pinedale (93650), Cincotta (93703), Hammond (93701), Figarden (93711), Sierra Sky Park (93711)
Adventist Health White Memorial
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
15, 12, 52, 13, 16, 20, 36, 10, 14, 26, and 8
Address
1720 Cesar E. Chavez Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90033
Nearby Neighborhoods
Brooklyn Heights (90033), Aliso Village (90013), Pico Gardens (90033), Taylor Junction (90012), Mission Junction (90012)
* Estimate of payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. Please speak with a recruiter for additional details.